File image of President Ruto boarding a plane.
President William Ruto has jetted out of the country for a series of official and state visits to Belgium, Norway, and Finland.
State House Spokesperson Hussein Mohamed, in a statement on Sunday, said the visit is aimed at attracting investment, expanding market access for Kenyan products, and strengthening partnerships that boost exports, create jobs, and drive economic growth.
In Belgium, President Ruto will hold talks with King Philippe and Matthias Diependaele on ways to strengthen cooperation in trade, investment, and other areas of mutual interest.
He will also engage business leaders on opportunities in value addition, manufacturing, agriculture, and logistics as Kenya works to increase exports and attract investment into key sectors of the economy.
President Ruto will also hold consultations with the leadership of the European Union, including European Council President António Costa and European Parliament President Roberta Metsola.
“The discussions will focus on the implementation of the Kenya-European Union Economic Partnership Agreement, which provides duty-free and quota-free access for Kenyan exports to the European market.
“The engagement will help unlock greater opportunities for Kenyan farmers and exporters, particularly in tea, coffee, cut flowers, horticulture, and other value-added products,” said Mohamed.
In Norway, President Ruto will hold talks with Jonas Gahr Støre and meet Haakon. He will also participate in the Kenya-Norway Business Forum, where investors from both countries will explore partnerships in renewable energy, electric mobility, the blue economy, and climate-smart agriculture.
Ruto will conclude his European tour with a State Visit to Finland at the invitation of President Alexander Stubb, following the historic State Visit to Kenya by the Finnish leader in May 2025.
“The State Visit will deepen cooperation in education, technology and digitisation, clean energy, environmental sustainability, health, and peace and security while paving the way for new partnerships and agreements that further strengthen bilateral relations and economic cooperation,” said Mohamed.
President Ruto will also participate in a Kenya-Finland Business Forum bringing together investors and business leaders to explore opportunities in technology, clean energy, manufacturing, innovation, and value addition, with a view to attracting investment, creating jobs, and expanding economic cooperation.
While in Finland, President Ruto will participate in the Kultaranta Talks, a leading international foreign and security policy forum.
